December 2016 Blog Posts (15)

From nature trekking to yoga retreats; vacationing in Dominican Republic will get your heart pumping

Dominican Republic's all-inclusive resorts and world-class, white-sand beaches beckon travelers from all over the globe for rest and relaxation. But with the new year calling – and new fitness resolutions for 2017 – travelers should consider jetting to …

All-Star Comedy Lineup Welcomes Football Fans to Houston, Laughing All the Way up Until the Big Game!

HOUSTON, Texas – Texas Southern University announced today that it will host the 2017 “Super Comedy Bowl Explosion" on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the HP&E Arena (3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004). More than 8,000 are expected to attend the show, which…

By Jitahadi Imara | Though misunderstood and misrepresented by the media and its opponents, the 1960s Black Power movement touched every aspect of American culture, and like the "New Negro" Movement of the 1920s, African Americans came of age, becoming self-determining and racially conscious.…

By Jitahadi Imara | One of the many attractive aspects of Kwanzaa, the African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January 1st, is its spiritual feature. Although Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, it nevertheless has a spiritual dimension. One of the many attractive aspects of Kwanzaa, the African…

Author, Activist and Conscious Commerce Expert Maggie Anderson announces her latest venture MAGGIESLIST.com. The website, built by iSwop Networks is an empowerment resource for consumers whose habits, attitudes, and moral compass drive a duty and desire for buying from Black-owned businesses; and all institutions committed to supporting economic growth in the Black community. Maggie…

The sneaker industry has gone thru many evolutions over the past 30 years. From the emergence of global brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas and Converse to high-end designer sneakers from Gucci, Armani and Polo, now the newest development in the sneaker business is the "custom sneaker"…